SLATE

Senior Design Release Engineer, Chassis Accessories

Troy, Michigan · Senior

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About the role

The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.
The individual will be responsible for understanding the vehicle's technical specifications and performance targets, while also evaluating how accessory components impact overall vehicle dynamics and individual system performance.
Utilizing the APQP process and supporting documentation, this position will ensure Slate's quality, performance, and regulatory objectives are achieved and sustained throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

Lead the development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient Chassis Accessories, including Suspension Lift and Lower Kits.
Directly impact vehicle dynamics of accessorized vehicles by being responsible for the design and release of Suspension Lift and Lower Kit accessories, including supporting hardware.
Create, specify, and release Suspension Lift and Lower Kits, working directly with our Chassis Ride Control Components DRE to ensure vehicle functional objectives are met.
Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components, including attaching hardware and joint design.
Manage changes to parts / systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues identified.
Deliver products to meet quality and reliability requirements and arrive on time for program milestones, with all necessary documentation and identification / labeling.
Create or assist in the creation of Product Assembly Documents and ensure joint development for your parts.

Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).
Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
8+ years of experience in automotive Chassis engineering, preferably with Suspension Lift and Lower Kits.
Applications-specific experience in at least 2 of the following areas / components:
Lead Design Reviews for each component / system at required milestones.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
Initial suspension architecture selection and design and hardpoint file creation.
Suspension Lift and Lower Kit design and release.
Suspension component design and release and/or product engineering.
Chassis fasteners and fastener testing.
Strong understanding of suspension kinematics and their effects on vehicle dynamics.
Strong understanding of factors affecting suspension component durability
Strong understanding and proficiency in the APQP process and related documentation.
Experience working with Catia V5 (opening and saving models / drawings, editing drawings, section cutting and taking measurements, etc.). Modeling skills are also a plus.
Experience working within a PLM and releasing components and processing engineering changes.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required.
Master's degree is preferred.

Slate for a dynamic, experienced Senior Design Release Engineer, Chassis Accessories to join our growing team.
This role will be responsible for the design and release of Suspension Lift and Lower Kits accessories for Slate vehicles, ensuring full compliance with FMVSS requirements when accessories are installed. The individual will be responsible for understanding the vehicle's technical specifications and performance targets, while also evaluating how accessory components impact overall vehicle dynamics and individual system performance. Utilizing the APQP process and supporting documentation, this position will ensure Slate's quality, performance, and regulatory objectives are achieved and sustained throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
This role will be responsible for the design and release of Suspension Lift and Lower Kits accessories for Slate vehicles, ensuring full compliance with FMVSS requirements when accessories are installed.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

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